Lewis and Clark Word Search
A free Lewis and Clark word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: EXPEDITION, PACIFIC, COLUMBIA, MISSOURI, MANDAN, SHOSHONE, SACAGAWEA, FORT, CAMP, CANOE, KEELBOAT, BISON.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Lewis and Clark word list, defined
- EXPEDITION /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən/ · noun
- A journey or voyage undertaken for a specific purpose, such as exploration, scientific research, or military action. It also denotes promptness or speed in doing something. Related: journey, voyage, mission, trek.
- PACIFIC /ˈpæsɪfɪk/ · adjective
- Having or showing a calm and peaceful nature; relating to the Pacific Ocean. Related: calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil.
- FORT /fɔːt/ (British), /fɔːrt/ (US) · noun
- A fortified building or strategic position used for military defense, typically enclosing troops, weapons, or supplies behind walls or earthworks. Related: stronghold, fortress, garrison, citadel.
- CAMP /kæmp/ · noun, verb, adjective
- A place with temporary accommodation of huts, tents, or other structures, typically used by soldiers, refugees, or campers; as a verb, to live temporarily in such a place or in a tent. Related: encampment, bivouac, site, campsite.
- CANOE /kəˈnuː/ · noun
- A light, narrow boat with pointed ends, propelled by paddles and typically open at the top. It may also refer to the act of travelling in such a craft. Related: paddleboat, kayak, dugout, pirogue.
- KEELBOAT /kiːlboʊt/ · noun
- A type of boat with a flat bottom and a keel, used for racing or cruising on rivers or lakes. A keelboat is typically a larger boat with a crew. Related: sailboat, yacht, dinghy, skiff.
- BISON /ˈbaɪsən/ · noun
- A large wild bovine mammal with a massive head, shoulder hump, and shaggy coat; specifically the American bison of North America or the closely related European bison (wisent). Related: buffalo, wisent.
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